Chapter 45 The Eve of Chang'an's Troops
The sun is like fire, and in the scorching summer of July, the entire land of China seems to be placed on a stove, so hot that it is difficult for people to breathe. A few stray dogs lay lazily in the shade by the gate of Chang'an City, their hair spread out in all directions, covered with sweat, their tongues stretched out, and they gasped greedily.
Suddenly, several soaking wet cavalrymen galloped past the stray dogs, and the stray dogs who were napping let out a whimpering sound, and ran away for a few feet, watching with a little awe as the high-headed horses disappeared at the end of the street.
Several cavalrymen galloped all the way, and finally stopped in front of the newly built Chang'an Chu Palace, turned over and dismounted, and after shooting the token to the guards in front of the door, they pedaled straight into the palace of the King of Chu.
In the main hall of the Chu Palace, Sima Ting was wearing a golden dragon python robe, sitting on the throne, and was looking down at the battle report sent back from the grassland.
At this time, more than three months have passed since the Chu army left the begging department and went south and returned to Guanzhong to rest. For more than three months, with the joint efforts of Pu Huaigui and Bo Hanji, after exterminating several small tribes that did not obey orders, Bo Hanji had gradually established himself in the western Xianbei grassland, at least on the surface, all the tribes in the western Xianbei accepted the fact that Bo Hanji was the king of Xianbei. If Sima Ting mobilized the Guanzhong army to wave his troops out of the pass, Western Xianbei would no longer hold him back.
As for Sima Ting himself, he was relatively leisurely, in the past three months, in addition to listening to the daily battle reports from Luoyang City and the Xianbei grassland in the west, and exchanging martial arts experiences with the masters of the Holy Gate, he also took this opportunity to officially incorporate Lin Yao'er into the mansion and named a side concubine. In this regard, Princess Qinghe is very happy to see it, and Princess Qinghe still has a very good impression of Lin Yao'er. Anyway, Sima Ting can't be the only concubine in the future, since this is the case, it is better to let Lin Yao'er, who is pleasing to the eye, enter the mansion.
According to Sima Ting's secret observation, these days, the two get along extremely well, and they have the feeling of seeing each other late, and they also agreed to be sisters, and because Lin Yao'er is a few years older than Princess Qinghe, Lin Yao'er is exchanged for Princess Qinghe as her sister. The two were chattering together, but they felt that they were suddenly much younger.
Ying Feng, who was dressed in a black-clothed warrior suit, walked quickly to the main hall at this time, stopped in front of Sima Ting's seat, and said in a deep voice: "Holy Son, there is news from Luoyang. As he spoke, he handed the letterhead in his hand to Sima Ting.
Sima Ting took it and quickly glanced at it a few times, and a cold smile gradually appeared on his face, and said: "Ying Feng, send this letter to General Zhou for a look, and ask His Royal Highness Prince Yi, General Zhou and the Governor to come to the mansion at night to discuss the important matter of sending troops to Luoyang!" ”
Ying Feng was stunned for a moment when he heard this, leaned over to take the letter handed over by Sima Ting, and retreated. When he walked to the door, his face had become extremely hideous, and he roared in his heart: It's finally time to send troops! It's finally time to send troops! Qing Xuanzong! Wei Qi! The blood debt of the five county lords, it's time for you to pay the debt!
Sima Ting's mood was also extremely excited, he had been waiting for almost four months, and the offensive and defensive battle of Luoyang City was finally coming to an end! His eldest brother Sima Fan is really powerful, he has been storming Luoyang City for almost four months, and the forbidden army still can't resist after all, according to the speculation of his own secret agents lurking in Luoyang, the forbidden army is already on the verge of collapse, Luoyang City is broken, I'm afraid it will be within half a month!
Sima Ting hurriedly looked at the analysis of the grassland situation that Pu Huaigui presented to him, suddenly stood up, strode out of the hall, and walked towards the East Garden, where he slept on weekdays. He wants to tell Princess Qinghe the news, and they will be able to fight back to Luoyang City soon!
In the East Garden of the Chu Palace, Chang'an, Princess Qinghe simply wore a homely yellow gauze skirt, leaning lazily on the table, and two sweaty maids stood behind Princess Qinghe, dutifully shaking their fans to drive away the heat for Princess Qinghe. There was a large basin of melting ice cubes on the table, Princess Qinghe gently wiped the sweat droplets from her forehead with her hands, grabbed a handful of ice cubes and put them on her forehead, and her face suddenly showed a look of enjoyment.
"Sister Princess Qinghe." Lin Yao'er's voice came from the door, Princess Qinghe turned her head to look, and saw that Lin Yao'er was also wearing a red gauze skirt, holding a small golden basin in her hand, and walked into the house with a smile.
Princess Qinghe hurriedly beckoned to Lin Yao'er and called, "Sister came just in time, it's so hot this day, come and put on some ice cubes, it's better to relieve the heat and get cold." ”
Lin Yao'er glanced at the ice cubes on the table, gently put the small basin in her hand on the table, and said with a smile: "Sister, there is chilled bayberry soup here, do you want to have a bowl?" ”
Princess Qinghe let out a cheer, and hurriedly scooped up a spoonful with her own hands and fed it to her mouth, closing her eyes comfortably. After half a ring, Princess Qinghe reluctantly opened her eyes, and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when she saw Lin Yao'er looking at her with a smile on her face. Brushed a trace of long hair stuck to his forehead to the back of his head, and said with a smile: "Sister also drink some?" ”
Lin Yao'er shook her head with a smile and said, "No." My sister couldn't help but drink it just now. Hehe, why is my sister so afraid of heat? ”
Princess Qinghe said helplessly: "My sister doesn't want to either!" But my sister thinks that my sister has generally practiced a strong internal skill, so she is not afraid of heat. ”
Lin Yao'er covered her mouth and smiled, "Otherwise, how about my sister teach my sister some internal skills?" ”
Princess Qinghe sighed and said, "Forget it." My sister used to be in the palace, and she also practiced some upper-level exercises, but she didn't achieve anything. My sister knows it's not that material! ”
Lin Yao'er chuckled lightly and wanted to say something. Princess Qinghe suddenly screamed "ah", so frightened that Lin Yao'er suddenly forgot what she wanted to answer, and just asked, "What's wrong with my sister?" ”
Princess Qinghe threw away the spoon in a panic and said, "Patronize yourself and enjoy it." I forgot that Sister Wei Shuo has always been extremely afraid of heat, and now she must be too hot to do it. As he spoke, he waved his hand to the maid beside him and said, "Wan'er, hurry up and take this bayberry soup and send it to Sister Wei Shuo." Fast! ”
The maid leaned down and took the golden basin and walked out. Looking at the maid in the distance, Princess Qinghe suddenly shook her head and sighed: "Creation makes people!" Wei Taibao died unexpectedly, and the only remaining male of the Wei family, Ding Weiqi, also took refuge in the rebellious Zhao Wanglun. My sister also understood in her heart why the prince of Chu wanted to bring Wei Shuo's family into the Guanzhong. My sister has grown up with Sister Wei Shuo since she was a child, and in her sister's heart, she has long regarded her as her own sister. But that's all I can do for her now. ”
Lin Yao'er looked at Princess Qinghe with a smile and said sincerely: "Sister, you are really a good person. ”
Princess Qinghe glanced at Lin Yao'er, and laughed out loud, Princess Qinghe stretched out her hand and scratched Lin Yao'er's waist, causing Lin Yao'er to dodge quickly, and the two suddenly got into a mess.
Sima Ting stood by the door, secretly looking at Princess Qinghe and Lin Yao'er making a mess, her eyes were full of tenderness, the two had a fight, and suddenly found Sima Ting standing by the door, and immediately stopped together, and saluted Sima Ting shyly, and said, "Lord Chu." ”
Sima Ting walked in the door with a smile, waved his hand to the two, and said, "Come and sit." Hey? How does it smell like bayberry? Wow. In such a hot weather, you even enjoyed it secretly, and you left me behind! ”
Princess Qinghe and Lin Yao'er looked at each other and smiled, and stepped forward to sit down next to Sima Ting. Princess Qinghe smiled and said, "Lord Chu's nose is more intelligent than a dog!" The bayberry soup is just on this table for a while, and you can ask for it. ”
Sima Ting smiled: "Don't say anything!" Hand over the bayberry soup! When I am full of food and drink, I will tell you good news! ”
Princess Qinghe spread her hands, rolled her eyes and said, "Do you like to talk about it!" Anyway, there is no bayberry soup. I've had someone send it to Sister Wei Shuo. ”
Sima Ting let out a soft "oh" and made a heartbroken look. It made Princess Qinghe and Lin Yao'er laugh. Princess Qinghe looked at Sima Ting helplessly, and said, "How can you say that you are also a prince, why are you still like a child sometimes!" Ying'er, go to the kitchen and get some chilled bayberry soup for Prince Chu! ”
The maid Ying'er answered and walked quickly out of the door.
Sima Ting laughed twice, looking like he had succeeded in his treacherous scheme. Lin Yao'er couldn't stand it anymore, so she lightly punched Sima Ting, and scolded with a smile: "Okay, you!" Tell Princess Qinghe's sister! ”
Sima Ting glanced at Lin Yao'er affectionately, and teased: "Yo you, it's been less than three months since I entered our Chu Palace, and I have even begun to point fingers at the prince. Looks like it's time to teach you a lesson in the evening. Hey! ”
Lin Yao'er's face turned red, and she naturally understood what Sima Ting meant, and couldn't help but take a sip of Sima Ting, and chuckled: "It's not serious." ”
Sima Ting laughed twice again, grabbed Princess Qinghe and Lin Yao'er's wrists with one hand, which were also carved from jade, and said seriously: "Qinghe, Yao'er." We're going back to Luoyang City soon! ”
Princess Qinghe's face showed ecstasy, and she grabbed Sima Ting's hands tightly and said, "Really?!" ”
Sima Ting looked at her and nodded with a smile, "Yes." The time is ripe. In the evening, General Zhou and the third brother will go to the palace to discuss the dispatch of troops, and they will be able to open the pass and take Luoyang City directly! ”
Princess Qinghe hugged Sima Ting excitedly and cheered, "Okay! I'm finally able to see my father again! I don't know how my father is doing during this time. Although the eight characters have not been skimmed yet, in her heart, she has long believed that Sima Ting will definitely defeat Zhao Wanglun!
Sima Ting smiled and hugged Princess Qinghe, and smiled at Lin Yao'er. Lin Yao'er looked at Princess Qinghe, who was hanging tightly on Sima Ting's body, with a trace of envy, a trace of love, and a trace of a smile in her eyes.
Princess Qinghe suddenly realized that Lin Yao'er was also present, and felt a little embarrassed, and suddenly thought that Wei Qi was also following Zhao Wanglun in Luoyang City, so she let go of Sima Ting, did it again, looked at Sima Ting, and begged: "Lord Wang." Is there something about the concubine asking you? ”
Sima Ting's heart moved, and he already thought of what Princess Qinghe wanted to ask of him. But how many people know the twists and turns in this story? The revenge of killing the mother is not shared! Even if he is willing to let Wei Qi go, the third brother, the master will not nod! Sima Ting gently hugged Princess Qinghe and said softly, "Don't say it." Wei Qi must die. ”